Noah Simpson is a Portland, Oregon based trumpet player. I chatted with Noah about his early interest in music, his philosophies behind playing and teaching music, how those ideas have evolved, and experiences that have shaped him as player and a teacher. To keep up with Noah Simpson, Distrokid, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out …

That flesh do be tender The shelfers take on Augustina Bazterrica's 2017 horror novel (or cookbook if you're really weird I guess), "Tender is the Flesh." They're really out here eating people. This is a book about justifying your place as a node in the extractive machine of capitalism, and as such it's pretty intense. We try not to over-dwell on t…

Alex Southworth aka Dusty fox is a Portland based visual artist, screen printer, musician, and owner and creator of Jungle Television. I chatted with Alex about his early exposure to design and visual art, and his new found passion for making one of one custom hockey jerseys. He went in depth about not only his passion for hockey jerseys as streetw…

Yee...and I can't stress this enough...Haw The Shelfers dive into VP hopeful, evil lawyer, and overgrown garden gnome J.D. Vance's 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy." Does this book (and its 2020 film adaptation) answer all the questions about the Rust Belt and the white working class??? Uh. No. Music by Solo Monk (@SoloMonk256 on Twitter, https://www.…

Adriana Wagner is a Portland, Oregon based Trombone player, composer, and teacher. I chatted with Adriana about her entry into playing music, her approach to playing the instrument, imposter syndrome, expression through music, and more. To keep up with Adriana Wagner, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check ou…

A blast from the past...we've dug up an episode recorded several months ago. Why didn't we release it? Uhh...idk honestly. Anyway! It's Harlan Ellison's work of sci-fi/horror, "I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream." Why on earth does this evil computer hate us so much?? Music by Solo Monk (@SoloMonk256 on Twitter, https://www.patreon.com/solomonkart,…

Dobleon is a Woodburn, Oregon based rapped. I chatted with him about his entry point into rap, growing up in a small town, developing his skill as a rapper, making records, his Mexican roots, and more. To keep up with Dobleon, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, check out he links below! -------------------------------…

It's a three-peat folks! They're calling him the three-peater! Josh Boerman of the Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast is BACK to help the Shelfers crack Ted Dekker's 2004 evangelical fantasy novel, "Black: The Birth of Evil." We examine the inherent weaknesses of the evangelical fiction author, figure out why Ted hates the French so much, ask bol…

Brother Swan is a Los Angeles, California based band. I chatted with them about their origin, musical backgrounds, creative dynamics, moving away from hometowns, songwriting, and more! To keep up with Brother Swan, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! -----------------------------------…

"A Picture of Doran GAY" was too low-hanging of fruit, but I did consider that as an episode title. This week the Shelfers dive into the only novel Oscar Wilde ever wrote, 1891's "The Picture of Dorian Gray." Come for the Gothic horror, stay for the overt homosexuality. We discuss Wilde's life, which is so exciting and tragic we *almost* forgive hi…

Malachi Graham is a Portland, Oregon based instrumentalist and songwriter, and member of Small Million. I chatted with Malachi about her recent emergency brain surgery, songwriting, her quick return to playing live shows, the influence of her parents, Small Million, and her new solo record ‘Caretaker’ To keep up with Malachi Graham, Small Million, …

WE! ARE! BACK! The Shelfers have RETURNED! This week we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's 1953 quintessential fantasy novel, "Fellowship of the Ring." (If you're interested in Tolkien as a guy, you may want to catch the first part of our episode on "The Hobbit," because we go into detail there) Is the Shire the perfect society? What's the deal with Tom Bomb…

Haley Johnsen is a Portland, Oregon based singer songwriter. I chatted with Haley about songwriting, how the content of her lyrics and songs has evolved, live performance, and her new EP “Late Bloomer”. To keep up with Haley Johnsen, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! ----------------…

Bryson The Alien is a Portland, Oregon based rapper. I chatted with him about he’s evolved as an artist and as a person in his day to day. The impact of fatherhood, the engine that keeps him creating, working with different producers and more! To Keep up with Bryson The Alien, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please…

Dadweed is a Portland, Oregon based Bluegrass/Americana band. I chatted with them about their take on Bluegrass, their creative dynamics, the sensibilities that they appreciate about one another, playing as a trio, recording, and more! Dadweed's debut EP comes out July 1st. To keep up with Dadweed, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Pr…

This week on the cast I talk about my recent trip to Florida, tuna sandwiches, tv shows, and I share music from: Black Decelerant Seafood Sam Omerta Good Looks Maita To keep up with the artists featured, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! -------------------------------------- Black D…

Jared Mees is a Portland, Oregon based musician, songwriter, and also co-owns Tender Loving Empire with his wife Brianne Mees. Tender Loving Empire has multiple storefronts, acting as a record label and retail locations for makers. Featuring jewelry, clothing, records, and more. I chatted with Jared about his early exposure to music, chasing after …

Mike Gamble is a Portland, Oregon based musician, composer, and engineer. I chatted with Mike about his early exposure to music, developing his craft, teachers he's had a long the way, his philosophies around making art, and more. To keep up with Mike Gamble, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the lin…

Machado Mijiga is a Portland, Oregon based multi-instrumentalist and composer. I chatted with Machado about his approach to making music, exploring different processes, and instruments, keeping an open mind, and more. To keep up with Machado, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! -------…

Justin K is a Portland, Oregon based producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. I chatted with Justin about how he got exposed to playing music, his time growing up in Hong Kong, skateboarding, producing techniques and approach, and more. To keep up with Justin K, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check ou…

Soop Dread is a Portland, Oregon based rapper. I chatted with him about writing, life experiences, different styles of rapping, composing music, and more.To keep up with Soop Dread, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to Dis…

Foamboy is a Portland, Oregon based band. I chatted with them about music backgrounds, what sparked the project, creative dynamics, making records, evolution of the sound, and more. Check out their most recent record EATING ME ALIVE, available where you stream music and on vinyl. To keep up with Foamboy, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Ca…

Milc is a Portland, Oregon based rapper. I chatted with Milc about his entry point to making music, what inspires him to write, gaining self confidence, making records, the importance of creating art to his mental health, working with different producers, and more. To keep up with Milc, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podca…

Anna Kellam is a Savannah, Georgia based singer songwriter. I chatted with Anna at the Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho. We talked about Anna's early exposure to music, how Georgia shows itself in her music, songwriting, how family life has inspired her music, and more! To keep up with Anna Kellam, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable…

Backhand is a Salt Lake City, Utah based punk band. I recorded this episode with the band at the Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho. I chatted with the band about how they got their start, creative dynamics, developing a compelling live show, recording, songwriting, and more! To keep up with Backhand, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cabl…

Rosie Tucker is a Los Angeles, California based musician and songwriter. I recorded this conversation with Rosie at the 2024 Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho. We chatted about Rosie's entry point to music, developing a live show, the evolution and craft of songwriting, and their brand new record, Utopia Now! - available on vinyl and wherever you…

Byland is a Seattle, Washington based band. I chatted with the group about how the band got started, creative dynamics, lyric and music composing, the magic in making performing music, and the band's new record HEAVY FOR AWHILE. To keep up with Byland, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links belo…

And so it begins...The Socialist Shelf Tolkien deep dive. The Shelfers begin an examination of the ultimate fantasy series, "The Lord of the Rings," starting with 1937's "The Hobbit" (not technically part of the trilogy but pretty darn important if you want to understand it.) We also talk about the life of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, a world-histori…

Ac Sapphire is a Portland, Oregon based singer songwriter. I chatted with Ac about her early exposure to music, growing up in a creative environment, how her songwriting has evolved over time, what inspires her to write, and her new record, DECEMBER 32nd, which is available wherever you stream music via American Standard Time Records. To keep up wi…

The Fourth Wall is a Portland, Oregon based band. I chatted with them about how the band started, how the creative dynamics have evolved, shifts in song writing dynamics, and their brand new album RETURN FOREVER, which is available wherever you stream music and on on vinyl.To keep up with The Fourth Wall, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan C…

It's short, but it's important (to us!) Ahead of our next month of Tolkien deep-dive, we need another week to read and study. However, we did want to use this time to announce that Jacob is now querying for his novel, "They Called Her Rebel." "They Called Her Rebel" is a story about people power, fantastical revolution, and queer love. If you're in…

Tacit aka Zach Bowman is a Portland, Oregon based music producer and composer. I chatted with Zach about early exposure to making music, growing up in a creative environment, expressing emotion through instrumental music, and the debut Tacit LP It Comes in Waves.To keep with Tacit, the sponsors the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, pleas…

Alternate episode title: "Who Killed Captain Aleph?" The Shelfers get Zen as we dive into Ruth Ozeki's 2021 work of magical realism, "The Book of Form and Emptiness." This book has got it all: psych wards, nonbinary ferrets, anarchist goth GFs, Zizek in a wheelchair, disaster capitalism, Marie Kondo, ghostly fridge magnets...none of this is a joke …

Mickey Newball is a Portland, Oregon based songwriter and musician. I chatted with Mickey about his early experience of playing music, finding his voice as a songwriter, how his creative process has evolved, recording his own records, live performance and more!To keep up with Mickey Newball, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents …

It's time to talk about DUNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Educator and sci-fi lover Trent returns to the show to discuss Frank Herbert's 1965 epic tale of spice, sand, and worms. The movies get talked about a good bit too (we loved them.) Can Paul Atreides see the dialectic itself? Why is Frank Herbert so scared of women? What is "good" power and what is "bad" po…

On Episode 400 of the podcast, I sit down with Ayal Alves aka Saroon, to reflect back on 400 episodes and 8 years of doing the podcast. Thank you to all the supporters out there. Stay up. Stay tuned. It's a progrum!To keep up with Ayal, the sponsors for the episode and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below!---------------…

Right at the top: y'all need to get this book. You can find it here. Journalist and author Vincent Bevins joins the Shelfers to discuss his new book, "If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution." Topics of discussion: the need for organization during mass movements, Hunger Games GIFS, and V for Vendetta. Music by Solo Monk (@Sol…

Lee H. Tillman is a Portland, Oregon based comedian. I chatted Lee about his early exposure to standup comedy, his early experiences of getting stage time in Los Angeles, how his style of joke telling has evolved, rebooting his interest in standup in Portland, and his new special BAD AT MATH. To keep up with Lee H. Tillman, the sponsors for the epi…

Special thanks to THE Count Dracula for stopping by! This week we get into Leo Frankowski's 1986 sci-fi—let's not say "epic," exactly—"The Cross-Time Engineer," the story of the coolest, buffest, smartest, sexiest engineer that's ever lived (and TOTALLY isn't a self-insert power fantasy character of the author!!) What's the deal with creepy liberta…

New Constellations is a Portland, Oregon based band. I chatted with them about how their band came together, the creative dynamics in the band, songwriting, production, touring, and more. To keep up with New Constellations, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below! --------------------------…

This episode was delayed multiple times due to what is no doubt the curse of the ghost of Poe himself! This week we're discussing the life of famed American spook-smith, Edgar Allan Poe, with a particular focus on his short stories, "The Masque of The Red Death" and "Hop-Frog" Was Poe a tortured genius, or just some guy trying to get by? How do cla…

Growing Pains are a Portland, Oregon based band. I chatted with them about how they started their band, group dynamics, songwriting, the democratic nature of their creative process, live show development, recording music, and more. To keep up with Growing Pains, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the …

We're back with a Socialist Shelf author interview! This week we're talking to labor lawyer, long-time activist, and author of the book, "Fighting Times," Jonathan Melrod! Want to learn how to change the world through working-class organization? Jon is the man you need to hear from! He's an absolute fountain of wisdom. Don't miss this interview...o…

Slick Devious is a Portland, Oregon based rapper, beat maker, and visual artist. I chatted with Slick about his early interest in visual art and music, how his style has evolved, dedication to practicing and honing his many crafts, collaboration, and more. To keep up with Slick Devious, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podca…

Jared Aman is a music director and on-air host for Portland, Oregon based major radio station, 101.9 KINK.FM. I chatted with Jared about how his entry point into radio broadcasting, how he cut is teeth and developed his craft, the different cities he's been an on-air DJ in, and more. You can hear me every Thursday @ 12:30pm on air with Jared, for t…

This is a fun one. Fantasy expert and professional hater Aysha U. Farah is back on the show to discuss C.S. Lewis' 1950 children's novel, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," though we really get into all of Narnia and spend a lot of time on its deeply fascinating author. Who was this odd, sometimes-brilliant, sometimes-foolish, always-insane a…

Shy Honey aka Anna Gilbert is a Portland, Oregon based songwriter and musician. I chatted with Anna about her entry point to songwriting, how her style and creative approach has evolved, expressing herself through songwriting, live performance, and more! To keep up with Shy Honey, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, pl…

We're covering Tony Kushner's 2009 (and 2010, and 2011, and many-times-since-edited) play, "The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures," which incidentally could also be the name of this podcast. Joining us is beloved theater-enjoyer, A.J. Ditty from The Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast! Together…

Farnell Newton is a Portland, Oregon based musician, composer, and community builder. I chatted with Farnell about his experience attending The Philadelphia High School For Creative & Performing Arts, pivotal moments in his playing career, creative evolution, and more. To keep up with Farnell Newton, the sponsors for the episode, and the Dan Cable …

It's 2024...new year, new books, a new name...the same, classic socialist spirit. We're talking about Francis Spufford's 2010 historical fiction...novel? Short story collection? Something like that... "Red Plenty." Come for the history of the first worker state, stay for the discourse on whether or not smoking is sexy. We both continue to remain de…